For a look into the world of buttons, antique, vintage, or modern, come join enthusiastic button collectors for many hours of entertainment. The shows feature button displays, educational opportunities, button sales, socialization, friendship and a whole lot of buttons! Browse captivating button competition events at our fall show.
All events are public events and admission is a minimal cost or even free depending on the venue reserved.
Location:
Commonwealth Commerce Center, Grand Ballroom
209 E. Washington Ave.
Jackson, Michigan 49201
Accommodations:
Holiday Inn Jackson NW
2696 Bob McClain Dr.
Jackson, Michigan 49202
$98 per night includes breakfast; Call for reservations: 517-789-9600 or book online. Use block code WBC for the MBS special rate.
Club Responsibilities:
Host club: West Michigan Buttoneers
Ways and Means: Blue Water Buttoneers & Thumb Button Group
Education: West Michigan Buttoneers
Raffle: Bay Button Bunch
Registration: Jacksonians
Subject to adjustment
All events are held in the Commonwealth Commerce Center, Grand Ballroom
Friday, September 27
8-9:30 am Tray check-in
9:30-5 pm Judging/Clerking
Noon Judges/Clerks luncheon
6 pm Dinner on your own
Saturday, September 28
7:30-9:30 am Dealer set-up
9:30 am-5 pm Showroom open
Lunch – boxed lunch option see below
6 pm Dinner
7 pm General membership meeting
7:30 pm Program
Sunday, September 29
8-9 am Dealer set-up
9 am-1 pm Showroom open
Noon Silent auction ends
12:30 pm Raffle drawing
12:45 pm Tray pick-up
1 pm Showroom closes
A Spring Show
Button shopper stopping to look at engraved pearl buttons made by Diane S.
Competition Display
Competition trays of buttons exhibited at a fall show.
Show Overview
Room view of a button show.